Status and Trends

Reports & Publications

Status and Trends of the Nation's Biological Resources, vols. 1-2

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Birds

Waterfowl & Shorebirds Fowl Raptors Passerines

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Agricultural Practice (Impacts)

Threatened and Endangered Species

Birds+Diseases & Pathogens
(Waterfowl, Shorebirds, Fowl, Raptors, and Passerines) - Migratory birds have been a major focus of the research program at various USGS science centers across the country. Studies have emphasized population biology and habitat needs of waterfowl and other grassland and wetland birds. Past and current research contributes to monitoring habitat and wildlife conservation of avian populations and improved management of their habitats.

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Lyme Disease and Vector-Borne Pathogen Studies

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (PWRC, Laurel) | Format: URL

www.pwrc.usgs.gov — Dr. Howard Ginsberg is studying the transmission of Lyme disease spirochetes in nature using ecological studies of ticks and their vertebrate hosts, and models of spirochete transmission dynamics. Environmental factors that influence tick populations apparently operate on a regional scale. Distribution of vertebrate hosts plays a role in tick More...

Impacts of Introduced Avian Diseases on the Decline and Extinction of Native Hawaiian Honeycreepers

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center (PIERC, Honolulu) | Format: URL

biology.usgs.gov — How is avian pox and malaria impacting native Hawaiian honeycreepers? USGS scientists in Hawaii conduct surveys, develop new diagnostic tools, and test management strategies to understand the impacts of these introduced vector borne diseases on native Hawaiian wildlife.

Effect of Malaria on Experimentally Infected Hawaiian Birds

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center (PIERC, Honolulu) | Format: URL

biology.usgs.gov — USGS scientists build on the research of ornithologists in the 1800's and 1950's to show whether native Hawaiian birds are in fact highly susceptable to mosquito-transmitted avian diseases such as pox and malaria. The results help explain current population patterns and could potentially aid resource managers in selecting birds for restoration in More...

Seasonal Prevalence and Transmission of Avian Pox and Malaria in Hawaiian Forest Birds

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center (PIERC, Honolulu) | Format: URL

biology.usgs.gov — Many native Hawaiian forest birds have become endangered and extinct, possibly due to introduced avian diseases. Scientists use genetics, long term studies, and sentinel chickens and canaries to learn the prevalence and impacts of malaria and avian pox on native Hawaiian forest birds.

West Nile Virus (WNV)

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC, Madison) | Format: URL

www.nwhc.usgs.gov — Learn about the West Nile Virus (WNV) from this USGS National Wildlife Health Center's Web page. Contains links to fact sheets and information from other government agencies and organizations.

Movements of Northern Pintail Ducks with Satellite Transmitters

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Alaska Science Center (ASC, Anchorage) | Format: URL

alaska.usgs.gov — This study examines the likelihood that migratory birds will transmit highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza from Asia to North America, using Northern Pintails (Anas acuta) as a model for viral transmission. Evaluating exchange of avian-borne pathogens between Asia and North America by migratory birds requires an understanding of where birds More...

Migratory Connectivity and Seasonal Interactions of Shorebirds as Potential Vectors of Avian Influenza

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Alaska Science Center (ASC, Anchorage) | Format: URL

alaska.usgs.gov — This project investigates the role of wild migratory birds in the transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1. Scientists will determine the precise migratory routes and use of Asian stopover areas by Alaska-breeding Bar-tailed Godwits. Field surveillance sampling targets HPAIH5N1 and non-H5N1 viruses in Alaska and assess More...

Avian Vacuolar Myelinopathy

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC, Madison) | Format: URL

www.nwhc.usgs.gov — Disease information about avian vacuolar myelinopathy (AVM). The disease attacks the central nervous system of waterbirds such as bald eagles and American coots. AVM resources are linked to from this site, including fact sheets, media releases, wildlife health bulletins, and other links.

Epidemiology of Fish and Wildlife Diseases: Birds

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Biological Informatics | Format: URL

biology.usgs.gov — This web page present samples of genetics and genomics research from the USGS Biological Resources Discipline about the epidemiology of avian diseases.

Hawaiian Native Birds Research

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center (PIERC, Honolulu) | Format: URL

biology.usgs.gov — Introduction to Hawaiian studies of native birds: Hawaiian forest birds, endangered Palila (Loxioides baillieu), endangered Nene (Branta sandvicensis), birds elsewhere in the Pacific, waterbirds and seabirds, and endangered Laysan ducks (Anas laysanensis).

Development of a Serological Test for Avian Malaria

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center (PIERC, Honolulu) | Format: URL

biology.usgs.gov — Scientists in Hawaii are using genetic and molecular techniques to better screen Hawaiian forest birds for chronic avian malaria infections. Chronically-infected birds may hold the key to identifying disease resistance genes, and may be good candidates for forest bird restoration efforts.

Alaska Science Center - Avian Influenza Research

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Alaska Science Center (ASC, Anchorage) | Format: URL

alaska.usgs.gov — This web resource provides information concerning the on-going Research at the USGS Alaska Science Center on birds and avian influenza (bird flu). The site links to quick facts, on-going research, workshop results, monitoring and surveillance, guidelines on how to safeguard against avian influenza, publications and reports, migratory bird More...